Complementary value of functional capacity evaluation for physicians in assessing the physical work ability of workers with musculoskeletal disorders.

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Published in Int Arch Occup Environ Health on October 09, 2008

Authors

Haije Wind1, Vincent Gouttebarge, P Paul F M Kuijer, Judith K Sluiter, Monique H W Frings-Dresen

Author Affiliations

1: Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. h.wind@amc.uva.nl

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